Marianna Man Sentenced to 45 Months in Drug Conspiracy Case.

Federal prosecutors claim a Marianna man received a 45-month sentence for alleged drug conspiracy.
Meth Indictment Brings Federal Charges Against Crestview Man

A Crestview man has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to distribute and possessed more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. John Martin Elmore, 37, faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted. His federal trial is scheduled for September 21 in Pensacola.
Niceville PD nab the (alleged) Turkey Creek Streaker

A 46-year-old Milton man was arrested on August 6, 2026, following a public indecent exposure incident at Turkey Creek in Niceville. Bradley Patrick was taken into custody in Santa Rosa County on an active Niceville Police Department warrant and is currently awaiting extradition to Okaloosa County to face charges.
1950: “Playground City” Sheriff gets suspended by irate governor

Today in History, Governor Fuller Warren removed Okaloosa County Sheriff Isle Enzor amid accusations of lax gambling law enforcement. The removal followed investigations into illegal casino activity at the Magnolia and Shalimar clubs. Discover the full story behind this historical political scandal on the Emerald Coast at midbaynews.com.
Former AFSOC chief will face general court-martial

Former AFSOC Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green will face a general court-martial to answer charges of creating child pornography
Former Rocky Bayou teacher accused of molestation pleads to battery.

Aaron Gleason, a former teacher at Rocky Bayou Christian School, pleaded guilty to felony assault as a part of an agreement with the Office of the State Attorney. More here:
Police: Niceville Man arrested after threatening to kill wife over changed television channel.

Police say a Niceville man threatened to kill his wife with a gun, then a sword and then knives after a dispute over the television channel.
BREAKING: Fugitive Wagner Captured by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office

Big Arrest in Crestview! Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office nabs 57-year-old fugitive Jeffrey Todd Wagner. Full details on the charges and past criminal history.
Niceville man accused of sexual assault on Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies accuse Taylor Copeland of sexual assault on the night of May 21.
Alleged Baseball Bat Attacker’s Trial to Start in November
Alleged Baseball Bat Attacker Christian Viljoen returned to court for a continuance today. Here’s the latest on the trial